League-position context
Beijing Guoan rank5th
Guangzhou R&F rank6th
Beijing Guoan points9
Guangzhou R&F points8
Beijing Guoan: #5 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -5
8 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 2 pts from safety.
Guangzhou R&F: #6 ยท 8 pts ยท GD +1
9 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 3 pts from safety.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.